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Home Wood

Wood, Forest in Essex Uttlesford

England

Home Wood

Collection of old agricultural machinery An interesting arrangement in a field at Camps End.
Collection of old agricultural machinery Credit: David Gruar

Home Wood is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. Situated within the larger area known as Wood, Forest, this village is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for its residents.

The village is known for its rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Roman times. The name "Home Wood" is derived from the Old English word "hām" meaning "home" and the Middle English word "wode" meaning "wood." This reflects the village's close connection to the surrounding woodland areas, which provide a natural and serene backdrop to the community.

With a population of approximately 500 residents, Home Wood maintains a close-knit and friendly atmosphere. The village is served by a primary school, providing education for local children, and has a small but thriving community center which hosts various social activities and events throughout the year.

Home Wood is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities via a network of roads, making it easily accessible for commuters or those wishing to explore the wider region. The village also benefits from a range of amenities, including shops, pubs, and recreational facilities, ensuring that residents have access to essential services and entertainment options.

Overall, Home Wood offers a charming and peaceful living environment, combining a rich heritage, natural beauty, and a strong sense of community. It is an ideal location for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle within close proximity to the amenities and conveniences of a larger town or city.

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Home Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.046091/0.32280556 or Grid Reference TL5941. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Collection of old agricultural machinery An interesting arrangement in a field at Camps End.
Collection of old agricultural machinery
An interesting arrangement in a field at Camps End.
Muddy track near Sandons Farm The soil round here has a very high clay content - it forms puddles easily and sticks to boots most uncomfortably.
Muddy track near Sandons Farm
The soil round here has a very high clay content - it forms puddles easily and sticks to boots most uncomfortably.
Langley Wood An interior view of this deciduous wood of around 100 acres.
Langley Wood
An interior view of this deciduous wood of around 100 acres.
Ankle deep plus. A boot was nearly sucked off here.
Ankle deep plus.
A boot was nearly sucked off here.
Leave the road here for Great Bendysh Wood. Footpath sign absent. Many signs missing in this area. Many of the paths are ploughed up so try and stay oriented and allow extra time.
Leave the road here for Great Bendysh Wood.
Footpath sign absent. Many signs missing in this area. Many of the paths are ploughed up so try and stay oriented and allow extra time.
2 sets of crossroads
2 sets of crossroads
Broadysh Farm Eggs and potatoes for sale.
Broadysh Farm
Eggs and potatoes for sale.
All Saints' Church, Ashdon Ashdon church is up the hill from the main village, part of the small settlement of Church End.
All Saints' Church, Ashdon
Ashdon church is up the hill from the main village, part of the small settlement of Church End.
Footpath from Church End to Water End, Ashdon A raised strip of land between two fields. Church End is in the background.
Footpath from Church End to Water End, Ashdon
A raised strip of land between two fields. Church End is in the background.
Path junction by Burnt House, Water End, Ashdon Burnt House is a name, not a description! The track straight ahead leads over to Church End (see also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/108668">TL5841 : Footpath from Church End to Water End, Ashdon</a>).
Path junction by Burnt House, Water End, Ashdon
Burnt House is a name, not a description! The track straight ahead leads over to Church End (see also TL5841 : Footpath from Church End to Water End, Ashdon).
Midsummer Hill, Goldstones The sign is right - this is real tractor country. Evidence of their work can be seen on the left.
Midsummer Hill, Goldstones
The sign is right - this is real tractor country. Evidence of their work can be seen on the left.
Horse at Sandons Farm, Ashdon This horse seemed quite used to posing for the camera - it looked at me all the while I was composing the shot, and got back to its grazing as soon as I'd taken it!
Horse at Sandons Farm, Ashdon
This horse seemed quite used to posing for the camera - it looked at me all the while I was composing the shot, and got back to its grazing as soon as I'd taken it!
Ashdon Windmill Built in 1757 and restored in 2001 by the Ashdon Windmill Trust.
Ashdon Windmill
Built in 1757 and restored in 2001 by the Ashdon Windmill Trust.
Ashdon village centre This is the small nuclear village at the centre of Ashdon parish, which contains several other satellite settlements and farms. The Rose and Crown pub is behind the photographer.
Ashdon village centre
This is the small nuclear village at the centre of Ashdon parish, which contains several other satellite settlements and farms. The Rose and Crown pub is behind the photographer.
Arable landscape - Ashdon A typical view of the land use in this Km square, arable with cricket bat willow along the ditch (the grid ref on the dip well in the foreground doesn't seem to tally!).
Arable landscape - Ashdon
A typical view of the land use in this Km square, arable with cricket bat willow along the ditch (the grid ref on the dip well in the foreground doesn't seem to tally!).
Little Hales wood and fields - Ashdon The chalky boulder clay results in this typical mosaic of fields and woods.
Little Hales wood and fields - Ashdon
The chalky boulder clay results in this typical mosaic of fields and woods.
Farmhouse at Ashdon Place This is a fine example of a beautiful timber-framed house that probably dates back to the early 15th century.
Farmhouse at Ashdon Place
This is a fine example of a beautiful timber-framed house that probably dates back to the early 15th century.
Waltons From the Harcamlow Way.
Waltons
From the Harcamlow Way.
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Home Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL5941 (Lat: 52.046091, Lng: 0.32280556)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Uttlesford

Police Authority: Essex

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